Elantouchpad: Permanently Disabling on LG15Z960 Laptop

Permanently Disabling the Touchpad on an LG 15Z960 Laptop

If you're looking to disable the touchpad on your LG 15Z960 laptop permanently, you've come to the right place. In this article, we'll cover the steps you need to take to ensure that your touchpad is disabled and won't turn back on, even after a restart or a change in settings.

Why Disable the Touchpad?

There are a few reasons why you might want to disable the touchpad on your laptop. Perhaps you prefer to use an external mouse and find the touchpad to be more of a hindrance than a help. Or maybe you're experiencing issues with the touchpad, such as random cursor movements or unintended clicks, and want to disable it while you troubleshoot the problem.

Disabling the Touchpad in the Device Manager

One way to disable the touchpad on your LG 15Z960 laptop is through the Device Manager. Here's how:

1. Press the Windows key + X and select Device Manager from the menu that appears.
2. In the Device Manager, expand the Mice and other pointing devices category.
3. Right-click on your touchpad device and select Disable device.

Your touchpad should now be disabled. However, this method has a couple of drawbacks. First, the touchpad will be re-enabled if you restart your laptop. Second, you'll need to repeat these steps every time you want to disable the touchpad.

Disabling the Touchpad in the BIOS

A more permanent solution is to disable the touchpad in the BIOS. Here's how:

1. Restart your laptop and press the appropriate key (usually F2 or F10) to enter the BIOS setup utility.
2. Navigate to the Pointing Device or Touchpad settings.
3. Set the touchpad to Disabled.
4. Save your changes and exit the BIOS setup utility.

Your touchpad should now be permanently disabled. However, keep in mind that this method may vary depending on the specific BIOS version and laptop model.

References

• LG Support: https://www.lg.com/us/support
• Microsoft Device Manager: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/use-device-manager-to-view-or-change-devices-and-device-drivers-09a973c2-976d-7665-bc78-2283fa7dcd3d

Note: This article is intended for informational purposes only and should be used at your own risk. The author and publisher are not responsible for any damages or losses that may result from following the instructions in this article.